Bike Check: Cameron Mason's Specialized Epic

Now besides all of that this is one hell of an XC race bike. There is a beautiful simplicity to the Specialized S-works Epic and with this paint job it just looks even better.





Cam is riding a medium Specialized S-works Epic. This isn't the standard Epic, it is the new Specialized FACT 12m carbon frame. This reduces its weight by over 100 grams from its predecessor. It also has a carbon link, and alongside weight saving, the new Specialized FACT 12m carbon frame has a 15% increase in rear triangle stiffness.





For wheels Cam is using Specialized's own brand Roval Control SL which are carbon with a 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, and 24 spokes. These are laced to Roval Control SL hubs that have DT Swiss Internals. The rear hub runs DT Swiss 180 Internals with a DT Swiss EXP Ratchet installed, both have ceramic bearings too. Fitted to these are a set of Specialized Fast Track tires with the Control Casing in the T7 Compound and are 29" diameter with a width of 2.35". Both front and rear tires are running tubeless, with Cam setting them to 16-20psi dependent on the track and conditions.



When it comes to the groupset fitted there is no surprise to see SRAM's AXS Eagle XX1 set up. The Eagle cassette is again the XX1 version with 10-52t. This is combined with a SRAM 36t front chain ring. Cam did say he does fit larger chain rings when he needs them too. This chainring is fitted to a set of SRAM Carbon XX1 Cranks that are 170mm long. It's more SRAM top-tier loveliness when it comes to brakes, with the SRAM Level ULT brakes fitted along with a set of SRAM 160mm rotors. Cam is a little picky with his brakes and likes them to be running really sharp. Pedal wise Cam uses Looks X Carbon SPDS.



Cam likes his grips to be thin and it's more Specialized house branded equipment here with their foam grips fitted.


S-Works SL stem, which is 80mm long with -17 degrees of angle, holds the Specialized carbon flat bar to Cam's Epic. The bars are cut to 720mm and there are titanium bolts holding it all together. On top of the stem, just using the o-rings provided with the mount, Cam has a Wahoo mount fitted.


Much like many riders now in the XC field, Cam uses a dropper and this dropper is an AXS Rockshox Reverb.


On top of his dropper Cam has a Specialized Body Geometry S-Works Power saddle with carbon fiber rails and a carbon fiber base because every gram counts.